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WWE SmackDown features Money in the Bank build-up in Lafayette

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 7:30 PM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

WWE SmackDown features Money in the Bank build-up in Lafayette

Summary

WWE SmackDown takes place in Lafayette, Louisiana, on October 9, ahead of the Money in the Bank event. The focus includes a women's tag-team championship match featuring Tatum Paxley and Charlotte Flair against champions Fatal Influence. Competing in the men's Money in the Bank ladder matches, Sami Zayn faces multiple challengers including Je'Von Evans and Finn Balor. Cody Rhodes is not expected to participate after losing his qualifier. The event highlights include appearances from CM Punk and a continued narrative involving Randy Orton.

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By the Numbers

•SmackDown takes place in Lafayette on October 9.
•Tatum Paxley and Charlotte Flair face Fatal Influence for the tag titles.
•Sami Zayn confronts challengers Je'Von Evans and Finn Balor.
•Cody Rhodes not planned for Money in the Bank after his qualifier loss.
•CM Punk is set to make appearances during the show.

Latest Updates

7:30 PMYahoo Sports — WWE SmackDown live results (Oct. 9): Updates, grades for tonight's Money in the Bank go-home show

What they're saying

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"WWE SmackDown" heads to Lafayette for the Money in the Bank go-home show. Follow tonight's live results, grades, highlights and play-by-play of the action here.
— Yahoo Sportsby Drake Riggs

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